Collision

7.0
200948m

The story of a major road accident and a group of people who have never met, but who all share one single defining moment that will change their lives.

Production

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Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2009

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1. Episode 1

4.5

John investigates an accident involving several cars on his first day back at work. Those involved in the accident include a multimillionaire, a young black woman and a PA who has a secret.

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2. Episode 2

7.5

The chaotic aftermath of the collision brings more twists and surprises. When Senior Investigating Officer Ann Stallwood arrives to take charge of the whole operation it becomes apparent that she and Tolin have history. Tolin interviews Gareth in hospital to find out if the officers who pursued him and Alice were responsible for the accident. But why did van driver Danny Rampton flee the scene? And what exactly has secretary Karen Donnelly stolen from the chemical company where she works?

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3. Episode 3

8.7

Danny Rampton makes contact with his brother Jeff and they meet in a pub, while Tolin acquires the CCTV footage from the hospital as he pursues the Karen Donnelly case. Husband and wife Tsegga and Naomi make arrangements to be reunited in England, but things fail to go to plan, and James Taylor leaves his rented accommodation when he fears the net is closing in on him.

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4. Episode 4

8.3

The release from prison of Harry Canwell opens up old wounds for Tolin, while Christine struggles to come to terms with her mother's death. A landlord passes on vital information about James Taylor and the search for Danny Rampton comes to an unexpected conclusion.

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5. Episode 5

3.7

DI Tolin closes the case, and several other mysteries are resolved as Christine's husband makes a shocking confession, Sidney's name may be cleared, and an amateur video may explain everything.

Cast

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Paul McGann

Richard Reeves

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Douglas Henshall

D.I. John Tolin

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Matt Ryan

Dave Brown

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Phil Davis

Brian Edwards

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Sylvia Syms

Joyce Thompson

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Dean Lennox Kelly

Danny Rampton

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Lucy Griffiths

Jane Tarrant

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Jocelyn Jee Esien

Cindie Smith

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Claire Rushbrook

Karen Donnelly

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David Bamber

Sidney Norris

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Christopher Fulford

D.C.I. Stephen Maitland

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Kate Ashfield

Ann Stallwood

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Jo Woodcock

Jodie Tolin

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Reviews

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Peter McGinn

8/10

I didn't watch the PBS version of this mini-series, so I can't speak to that. I enjoyed the show overall. I already knew and liked a few of the actors, and I cared about the main characters, especially D.I. Tolin's daughter. Her performance was not complex or stunning, but she made for a very appealing character and the chemistry between father and daughter was gentle and mostly realistic. The bumpy relationship between Tolin and Officer Ann as they reunite to investigate a complicated car crash is slow to develop, which only helps make it more realistic.

I am not a big fan of flashbacks, but this plot genuinely calls for them and they do a pretty good job piecing the story together and adding tension. I will say I thought the idea that all of the participants in the crash having complicated back stories was a tad unbelievable, but we must cut them some slack as the story is aiming for a complex multiple plot.The same goes for a few coincidences we encounter, such as during a couple of those magical detective moments when they see something in another context that leads to a revelation in their case. Perhaps because I write fiction and avoid too many coincidences in my writing, it makes me sensitive to them. In any case, those moments didn't detract from my enjoyment of the show. The series wasn't good enough to make me want to watch it again to see if I notice more details, but I still recommend it.

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